Spicy Honey Roasted Almonds A hint of spice, a little sweetness and a lot of crunch--these spicy honey roasted almonds would be great as a snack or cocktail hour, too. As a bachelor, my husband's go-to meal was tacos. Filled with simple ingredients like gruyere cheese, rice and/or beans, ... Read More
Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have been back from Maui for two days. Mentally I feel recharged and ready to take on the new year, though I'm still a bit tired physically from the travel home and the errands that were waiting for me. It always takes a day or two to shake off the travel dust but I don't mind--the ... Read More
Chocolate-Dipped Pistachio-Almond Biscotti – A Guest Post for Kitchen Confidante
When you are invited to celebrate Friendsgiving by a blogger whose work is a constant inspiration, there is only one reply: a resounding yes. After all, one of the greatest benefits of having started Lemons and Anchovies is the amount of friends I have made who share my love for food. Liren ... Read More
Chewy Granola Bars
My life's pace is in overdrive mode. Normally, I thrive on being busy, enjoying the "doing" rather than having too much time for contemplating. But I've been finding myself having to catch up on most things lately and to be honest, I don't like this feeling. Being a bit of a control freak, I ... Read More
Smoked Salmon Dip
My husband thinks I'm extremely picky when it comes to food. I disagree. I don't pull When Harry Met Sally-type behavior when we're in restaurants, customizing menu items so that what is ultimately served to me is a mere whisper of what the chef originally intended. I just know what I ... Read More
